{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sheila R Tarr Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3298746,"projectId":10223163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding my Donors Choose project! Because of your support, our classroom now has complete class sets of chapter books specifically dedicated to our small-group reading time. Being able to hand every student their own copy of the exact same book during our lessons has completely transformed our reading circles, allowing us to dive deeper into discussions and build essential literacy skills together.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom does so much more than just provide resources; it creates a collaborative, supportive environment where my students can thrive as readers. Seeing their excitement as we start these new group adventures is truly wonderful, and we are profoundly grateful for your kindness and dedication to our education.","fullyFundedDate":1778068692761,"projectUrl":"project/big-stories-for-little-hands-diving-int/10223163/","projectTitle":"Big Stories for Little Hands: Diving into Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3298746_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633403542337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3298746"},{"teacherId":3298746,"projectId":10210805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding my Donors Choose project! Because of your support, our classroom library is now stocked with exciting new chapter books that have completely energized my students. Seeing their faces light up as they unboxed these stories was unforgettable. Although the books came at the end of the school year, they already started diving into their new reading adventures. My students in the Fall will absolutely love these books.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom does so much more than just provide books; it fosters a genuine love for reading and helps my students grow into confident, independent thinkers. We are profoundly grateful for your kindness and for being such an impactful part of our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1778022262930,"projectUrl":"project/help-curate-a-library-of-high-interest/10210805/","projectTitle":"Help Curate a Library of High-Interest Collections for Developing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3298746_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633403542337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3298746"},{"teacherId":8130627,"projectId":7995474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, our kindergarten classroom now has flexible seating options that create a fun, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for our young learners.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating gives students the opportunity to learn in ways that best support their individual needs. Kindergarten students are naturally active and curious, and having choices in where and how they sit helps them stay focused, engaged, and excited about learning. These seating options allow students to move appropriately, build independence, and feel a sense of ownership in their classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation is helping create a classroom where students can feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn every day. Most importantly, you are supporting experiences that help our children grow academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact on our kindergarteners.","fullyFundedDate":1699217362937,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-kindergarteners/7995474/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8130627"},{"teacherId":7123266,"projectId":10013254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom treasure box incentives! Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on our classroom community and on my students each day.\r\n\r\nThe new resources are being used as positive reinforcement tools that help motivate students to work hard, make good choices, show kindness, and put forth their best effort. The treasure box has become much more than a reward system—it has become a way to celebrate growth, responsibility, and the small successes that happen every day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne memorable classroom moment happened when students were working toward earning classroom points for demonstrating teamwork and perseverance during our learning activities. The excitement and encouragement among classmates was incredible. Students reminded one another to stay focused, be respectful, and continue trying even when tasks became challenging because they were eager to reach their goals and earn the opportunity to choose from the treasure box. It created a positive atmosphere where students celebrated each other's successes.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. There were smiles, excited whispers, and many wide eyes as they eagerly looked at all the new incentive choices. They immediately became excited about earning rewards and began asking how they could demonstrate positive behaviors and strong work habits. The excitement brought an extra level of enthusiasm into our classroom.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using these incentives as they work toward classroom goals and learning milestones. As we continue with current lessons and projects, the treasure box will help reinforce important skills like responsibility, perseverance, kindness, and teamwork. Students are already motivated to continue challenging themselves, and I know these incentives will continue to support a positive learning environment where every student feels encouraged and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of my students. Your generosity has provided more than materials—it has provided motivation, excitement, and joyful moments that make learning even more meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1769130900172,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-success-supporting-stude/10013254/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Success: Supporting Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ochal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-ochal"},{"teacherId":8130627,"projectId":10011352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, my kindergarten classroom now has fun and educational materials that will inspire learning, creativity, and exploration every day. Your donations provide our young learners with exciting opportunities to grow through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nBuilding materials are especially valuable for kindergarten students because they encourage children to think, create, and solve problems in meaningful ways. As students build towers, structures, and designs, they strengthen important skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and spatial awareness. They also learn to plan, test ideas, and make changes when something does not work the first time—important lessons in perseverance and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThese materials also support social and emotional growth. As children work together, they practice sharing ideas, taking turns, communicating, and collaborating with classmates. Through play-based learning experiences, students build confidence while developing early math, science, and fine motor skills in a fun and engaging environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a lasting impact on my classroom and creating joyful learning experiences that our students will remember. Thank you for investing in my children and helping me provide opportunities that will spark curiosity and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768540539343,"projectUrl":"project/station-activities/10011352/","projectTitle":"Station Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8130627"},{"teacherId":3298746,"projectId":10015112,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart - and from every corner of my classroom! Your generosity has transformed out learning environment. When the boxes arrived, the excitement was electric. It wasn't just about the \"new stuff,\" it was about creating a space where my students feel seen, comfortable, and inspired to learn.\r\nThe couch has quickly become the \"heart\" of our room. The variety of flexible seating options has been a game changer for focus. Giving the students agency to choose a seat that works for their body has significantly increased their engagement during our lessons. I can't say enough about the Legos. They are so much more than toys. They are building fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities with every brick.\r\nIt is humbling to know there are people like you who believe in the potential of our students. By providing these resources, you've sent a powerful message to my class: that their education matters and their comfort is a priority.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness. Thank you for making our classroom a place where kids truly want to be!","fullyFundedDate":1768526446524,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-a-flexible-classroom-where-st/10015112/","projectTitle":"Help Build a Flexible Classroom Where Students Show Their creativity.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3298746_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633403542337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3298746"},{"teacherId":312018,"projectId":9988774,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been using the LEGO sets to design and build their own cities as part of our \"How We Organize Ourselves\" unit. Students worked in teams to plan communities, deciding where to place important structures like homes, schools, hospitals, and roads. One memorable moment was watching a group realize they needed to add a fire station after discussing safety—this led to a thoughtful conversation about how communities work together to meet people's needs. The hands-on experience allowed students to truly understand how organization impacts daily life.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate—students were eager to dive in and start building. Many of them had experience with LEGO, but using them for learning in this way sparked deeper thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Students were engaged in meaningful discussions, problem-solving, and teamwork as they built and revised their cities.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue to refine their city designs and reflect on how resources, needs, and interactions shape communities. They will present their cities and explain their decisions, connecting their learning to real-world examples. Your support has not only made learning more engaging, but it has also helped students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of how communities function. Thank you for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768060427888,"projectUrl":"project/little-city-planners-big-ideas/9988774/","projectTitle":"Little City Planners, Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pascual","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp312018_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699049713537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/312018"},{"teacherId":528334,"projectId":10018070,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You!\r\nI wanted to send a sincere thank you for your incredible generosity in donating a new iPad to our classroom. It has already become an invaluable part of our daily routine!\r\n\r\nThe Impact in Our Classroom:\r\nInteractive Learning: Students are using educational apps that turn complex math and science concepts into engaging, hands-on challenges.\r\n\r\nAccessibility: The iPad provides vital support for students who need specialized tools for reading, writing, and communication.\r\n\r\nCreativity Unleashed: We've begun using the tablet for digital storytelling and video projects, allowing students to express their ideas in entirely new ways.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than just provide technology; it shows my students that their community is invested in their success. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1768530515789,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-a-mobile-teacher/10018070/","projectTitle":"The Power of a Mobile Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp528334_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551748606713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/528334"},{"teacherId":4352572,"projectId":10025302,"letterContent":"Your contribution is helping spark a new excitement in learning for my students! With the new supplies, students are encouraged to work harder and apply themselves to their assignments. \r\n \r\nWhen the students first saw our new easel they screamed with excitement! I had previously told them that, due to scarcity and easels, we had to use an old one that didn't erase properly. With our new easel, the children are having so much fun learning about Phonics and Writing during carpet time. Additionally, the bins have transformed our centers area from Clutter Central to categorized calm.","fullyFundedDate":1768724105210,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-hook-my-students-attention/10025302/","projectTitle":"Help Me \"Hook\" My Students' Attention!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schaack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4352572"},{"teacherId":6525311,"projectId":10015556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Calm Corner project! Our students have been so excited to use the new games, fidgets, and calming tools. These items are already making a positive impact by helping students manage big emotions, practice self-regulation, and return to learning with a more focused and calm mindset. It has been wonderful to see students using these tools appropriately and feeling empowered to take ownership of their emotions.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your generosity and can't wait to share the Calm Corner bins with classrooms during Random Acts of Kindness Week. These materials will continue to support our students' social-emotional growth and help create calmer, more positive learning environments for everyone. Your donation is truly making a difference in the daily lives of our students—thank you for helping us support their success!","fullyFundedDate":1768519947298,"projectUrl":"project/shooting-for-the-stars/10015556/","projectTitle":"Shooting for the Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6525311_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698897325313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6525311"},{"teacherId":8141287,"projectId":7982487,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a quick update on the 3D printer you helped fund. Since it officially arrived, the energy in the room has been electric!\r\n\r\nSeeing the technology in action: To a casual observer, it looks like the printer is just making plastic. But to my GATE students, it's a way to bridge the gap between a difficult math equation on a screen and a physical object they can hold. They are learning about geometry, spatial reasoning, and material science in a way that is completely hands-on.\r\n\r\nA student story: We have one student, who has always been incredibly bright but often \"bored\" with standard assignments. Since the printer arrived, he have completely transformed. Seeing that student being excited to \"debug\" a print job has been a highlight of my year. This technology has finally given them a challenge that moves as fast as their brain does.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the spark that ignited this passion.","fullyFundedDate":1698834389413,"projectUrl":"project/lets-3d-print-together-to-build-a-bette/7982487/","projectTitle":"Let's 3D Print Together to Build a Better Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zlotecka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8141287"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69618","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":696,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.3,"schoolId":69618,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sheila R Tarr Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sheila R Tarr Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/sheila-tarr-elementary-school/69618"}